Greer in Spartanburg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Greer Area Veterans Memorial

By Stanley and Terrie Howard, August 25, 2008

1. Greer Area Veterans Memorial Marker

Inscription.

Dedicated
to
the memory of all the
members of the Armed
Forces from the Greer
area who sacrificed
their lives in the
defense of our
country.

Erected 1965 by The Greer Jaycees.

Location. 34° 55.903′ N, 82° 13.309′ W. Marker is in Greer, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County. Marker is on 17th Street (State Highway 101) east of South Line Street (State Highway 101), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Between 16th and 17th Avenue at Victor Memorial Veterans Park. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 South Line Street, Greer SC 29651, United States of America.

I was what others did not want to be.
I went where others did not want to go
and did what others failed to do.
I asked nothing from those who gave nothing
and reluctantly accepted the thought of
eternal loneliness should I fail.
I have seen the face of terror,
I have felt the sting of fear
and I have enjoyed
the sweet taste of a moment's love.
but most of all
I have lived times best forgotten;
at least, I am able to say
that I am proud of what I am.
A veteran who served his country.This marker is one of many that has been dedicated by family members of our veterans.

By Stanley and Terrie Howard, August 25, 2008

8. Nearby AH-1 Cobra Helicopter

By Stanley and Terrie Howard, August 25, 2008

9. Nearby M106A1 Mortar Carrier

By Stanley and Terrie Howard, August 25, 2008

10. Area in front of the Greer Area Veterans Memorial Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on August 25, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,050 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on August 31, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 25, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 3. submitted on September 5, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on August 25, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.